Philippe Jaroussky

[knight66]

I liked her when I first heard her, it was an exciting voice. But quickly, I felt her approach became somewhat rough and ready. Some roles yield to various approaches, Carmen is one, but she attacked it crudely in my veiw.

Horne, who could occasionally bray, was really a very subtle singer with a marvelous technique.

Mike

[Lilas Pastia]

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=wnLM2QhCPPs

A funny scene in which Lemieux and Jaroussky interpret the aria "Nel Profundo", from Orlando furioso, as a duel between two Orlandos 

It is indeed very funny, but also an amazing vocal feast. And very cleverly done, with Lemieux taking the lower phrases, and Jaroussky the florid soprano runs . Both are great artists.

Another great countertenor is Daniel Taylor, but his is a less expressive voice. Taylor cultivates an instrumental quality that never fails to melt the heart. In the right repertoire he is unmatched. I heard him in Messiah and his account of He was Despised was the highlight of the whole concert.

[Morigan]

Hi Lilas,

I heard Taylor in Ottawa last december. He was singing the Bach Christmas Oratorio under Pinnock! He was quite a discovery, indeed.

[Tapio Dmitriyevich]

Vivaldi - Nisi Dominus//Cum dederit

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHJYNYi5N7o

Well, in the first degree I get excited by such voices. Such a Nachtigall like voice, this must be a very beautiful woman. BUT THEN: ARGGGH, a Countertenor I honestly feel a big uncomfortable when listening to Countertenors, I try to forget it's a male voice.

Apart from all this I'd say he's gorgeous.